Fridolina Rolfö's Injury Raises Concerns Ahead of UEFA Women's Euro 2022

Fridolina Rolfö, a pivotal player for Sweden's national women’s football team, suffered a significant injury during a training match against Denmark, just weeks before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament set to begin on July 4. The incident occurred merely 20 minutes into the match, leading to her visibly leaving the field in pain.

National team doctor Houman Ebrahimi confirmed that Rolfö's injury has been diagnosed as a sprain rather than a fracture, which, while slightly alleviating concerns, still casts doubt on her availability for the Euro tournament. Recent images of her in Spain have shown her using crutches and wearing a protective boot on her left foot, indicating the severity of her condition. Despite this, Rolfö made an appearance at the Spanish cup final to support her team, FC Barcelona, although she was unable to place weight on her injured foot.

As the announcement of Sweden's squad for the tournament approaches, there is mounting uncertainty regarding Rolfö's fitness and her potential role in the team. Coach Peter Gerhardsson now faces the challenge of preparing for the Euro 2022 with the possibility of not having one of his star players available. The injury not only impacts Rolfö personally but also poses a tactical challenge for Sweden as they prepare to face Denmark in their opening match.